Geologist-in-training

Job summary

The Geologist-in-training will provide technical support to mining operations by managing grade control, resource modeling, and reconciliation activities. They will also assist in data validation, technical reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure operational excellence.

Job details

Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion Join a leading global company Based in Labrador City, NL, a vibrant northern community known for its strong sense of community and unparalleled access to nature and outdoor activities. We’re Finding Better Ways™ to provide materials the world needs, now and in the future. Our values – care, courage and curiosity – guide how we work and how we treat each other. About the role We are looking for a Geologist in training to provide technical support to the Mining Operations division through further refinement of our understanding of geological aspects of the mining operation. This is a great opportunity to work within the Mine Technical Services team at IOC. This role provides an exciting opportunity to support grade control, reconciliation, and resource modeling activities to ensure accurate geological data and effective ore quality management. Additionally, this role contributes to operational excellence by assisting in technical reviews, data validation, and continuous improvement initiatives across the mine site. Reporting to Superintendent Geoscience and working in an exciting and unique environment within the at our Labrador City operations, you will be responsible for: Monitoring, planning for, and communicating ore quality concerns and opportunities, across multiple technical and operational teams Blocking out of ore and waste zones in blast patterns Block model reconciliation to plant performance and mine plans on various planning horizons Regularly updating mining block models with new OBK QAQC monitoring of blasthole and diamond drill samples Managing ore stockpile grades and reconciliation Supporting resource drilling and modelling teams About you A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, or equivalent Ability to work outside in varied weather conditions for extended periods Ability to work closely with technical/non-technical peers at different levels of expertise Excellent oral and written communication skills (English) Safety Orientated focus on individual and team performance We actively encourage applications from women and Indigenous Peoples for this opportunity It will also be beneficial if you have: Experience with geological and geotechnical core logging Operational experience in open-pit mining Experience in geological modelling and reconciliation Experience with Maptek Vulcan and Leapfrog Geo What we offer Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress. A work environment where safety is always the number one priority Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical programs, pension and savings plans Attractive share ownership plan Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave) Exclusive employee discounts Where you’ll be working ​ We are a leading North American producer and exporter of premium iron ore pellets and high-grade concentrate with average iron grades greater than 66%. With a team of over 2,700 employees, IOC is committed to providing value and continuity for our customers, employees, communities and shareholders through our unique mine to port approach, taking advantage of our full integration and wholly owned infrastructure to deliver our high-quality concentrate and pellets to our customers across the globe. IOC’s operations include a mine with five operational pits, a concentrator and a pelletizing plant located near Labrador City in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. We also operate a wholly-owned 418 km railway, the Quebec North Shore and Labrador Railway (QNS&L), that links our Labrador operations to Company-owned port facilities in Sept-Iles. Working at Rio Tinto also means choosing to be part of a company recognized one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers in 2026 and one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People in 2025. About Rio Tinto Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive. We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities. Respect and Inclusion At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQ+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds. We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different. À propos de Rio Tinto Rio Tinto est un chef de file mondial du secteur des sociétés minières et des matériaux. Nous sommes établis dans 35 pays où nous produisons du minerai de fer, du cuivre, de l’aluminium, des minéraux critiques et d’autres matériaux nécessaires à la transition énergétique mondiale et à la prospérité des personnes, des communautés et des nations. Nous exerçons nos activités depuis 150 ans, en nous appuyant sur les connaissances accumulées au fil des générations et sur les différents continents. Notre mission – trouver de meilleures façons de fournir les matériaux dont le monde a besoin – nous guide dans notre quête d’innovation et d’amélioration continue, dans le but de fabriquer des produits à faibles émissions et répondant aux bonnes normes environnementales, sociales et de gouvernance. Mais comme nous ne pouvons pas y arriver seuls, nous nous attachons à créer des partenariats nous permettant de résoudre des problèmes, de créer des situations mutuellement avantageuses et de saisir des occasions. Respect and Inclusion Chez Rio Tinto, nous accueillons favorablement et encourageons les candidatures d’Autochtones, de femmes, de membres de la communauté LGBTQ+, de travailleurs âgés, de personnes handicapées et de représentants d’origines diverses. Nous sommes déterminés à créer un milieu inclusif où les employés se sentent à l’aise d’être eux-mêmes. Nous souhaitons de plus que chacun ait l’impression que sa voix compte, que toutes les cultures sont respectées et que les points de vue, aussi variés soient-ils, sont non seulement bienvenus, mais également essentiels à notre succès. Nous nous traitons mutuellement avec équité et dignité, sans égard à la race, au genre, à la nationalité, à l’origine ethnique, à la religion, à l’âge, à l’orientation sexuelle ou à tout autre aspect distinctif.

What you’ll do

The Geologist-in-training will provide technical support to mining operations by managing grade control, resource modeling, and reconciliation activities. They will also assist in data validation, technical reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure operational excellence.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Geology or Geological Engineering and demonstrate a strong commitment to safety. The role requires the ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions and possess excellent communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Annual incentive program
• Health and medical programs
• Pension and savings plans
• Share ownership plan
• Vacation leave
• Paid parental leave
• Sick leave
• Career development
• Education assistance
• Employee discounts

Listed skills

• Data Validation · Preferred
• Technical Reporting · Preferred
• Operational Excellence · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Geology
• Geological engineering
• Grade control
• Reconciliation
• Resource modeling
• Data validation
• Core logging
• Open-pit mining
• Maptek Vulcan
• Leapfrog Geo
• Blasthole sampling
• Diamond drill sampling
• Technical reporting
• Operational excellence
• Safety management
• Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG)
• Courage
• Energy System Transition
• Curiosity
• Planning
• Technical Support
• Communication
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Data Validation
• Discounts And Allowances
• Engineering Geology
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Geologic Modeling
• Earth Science
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Operational Excellence
• Operations
• Quality Management
• Team Performance Management
• Software Technical Review
• Technical Services

Job areas

• Engineering
• Science & Research
• Energy
• Manufacturing
• Geologist
• Geologists and geophysicists
• Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers

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